Democracy
Which country do you think has had democracy as their set government for the longest time?
A. Iceland
B. United States
C. Greece
D. All of the above
A. Iceland (dating back to 930 AD)
What were the two (2) main superpowers involved in the Cold War?
United States, Soviet Union
What time period experienced the rise of new nations in Africa?
During the Cold War period
It has snowed in Africa before. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE. Snowfall is a relatively rare occurrence particularly in the mountainous regions and high elevation areas of Africa.
During this time period, the U.S. and Soviet Union organized and arranged certain activities for both their countries to come together and be acquainted with each other. What kind of certain activities do you think were agreed upon?
A. Music concerts
B. Dance performances
C. Art Exhibitions
D. All of the above
D. The U.S. and Soviet Union organized events such as music concerts, dance performances, and art exhibitions in order for people on both sides to showcase their talents/abilities and country’s cultures.
The word “Democracy” is derived from the Latin words “demos” meaning people, and “kratos“ meaning power. TRUE OR FALSE?
FALSE: ”demos” and “kratos” are GREEK words therefore Democracy originated in Ancient Greece.
The U.S.A. consists of 50 states. Give at least three (3) states.
California, Texas, Hawaii, Alaska, Ohio, Arizona, Illinois, Colorado, New Jersey, Michigan, New York, Alabama, West Virginia, Washington, Utah, Missouri, Tennessee, Minnesota, Oregon, Connecticut, Louisiana, Nevada, Montana, Idaho, Wisconsin, South Carolina, New Mexico, Kentucky, Iowa, Mississippi, Delaware, Wyoming, Vermont, Kansas, Rhode Island, Nebraska, Florida, Alaska, etc.
It is the opposite of colonization.
DECOLONIZATION characterized the end of colonial rule in Africa during the Cold War and the African nations eventually rised.
Africa is the third (3rd) largest continent in the world. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE. Africa is the 2nd largest continent with an estimated population of 1.4 billion.
What temperature is the melting point for WATER?
0 degrees Celsius (32 degrees Fahrenheit)
It is the opposite of a Democracy.
Dictatorship/Autocracy/Oligarchy/Monarchy : where the power rests upon one or a certain small number of people.
WHEN did the Cold War begin?
The Cold War began shortly after World War 2, in the late 1940’s
Give five (5) African countries.
ex.
South Africa, South Sudan, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Kenya, Ghana, Republic of Congo, Morocco, Senegal, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Mali, Madagascar, Somalia, Angola, Tunisia, Chad, Guinea, Mozambique, Botswana,
Give a disadvantage or what could be a disadvantage of Democracy and explain why.
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Tyranny of the majority (mob rule), Political Polarization, Voter Apathy and Ignorance, Slow decision-making process, Gridlock and Inefficiency, Fragmentation, Media Influence, Disillusionment, Risk of Authoritarianism, Risk of Demagoguery
THIS PARTICULAR TIME PERIOD meant that U.S. and Soviet Union were best friends and agreed upon anything without any disagreements or problems. TRUE or FALSE?
FALSE. The U.S. and Soviet Union still had many disagreements but tried to settle calmly instead of threatening each other by war.
Give three (3) practices of Democracy.
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- freedom of speech
- right to vote (elections)
- freedom of assembly
- non-violence
- rule of law
- independent judiciary
During the Cold War, the U.S. and Soviet Union are both referred to as “superpowers”. Why do you think so?
Both countries had strong powers. = big/strong economies, held strong positions in WW2, possessed immense military, economic, and political influence globally during the Cold War.
Egypt is located in the northern part of Africa. TRUE or FALSE?
TRUE. Egypt is linked to northeast corner of Africa with the Middle East.
What is a democratic revolution?
A. When people rebel against the government for their voices not being heard enough while in a democratic country.
B. When a non-democratic country is being transitioned into a democratic country.
C. When democratic countries come together to spread the practices of democracy worldwide.
D. All of the above
B. Democratic revolutions have played a significant role in shaping many countries including Africa towards democracy, movements for political change and fostering a commitment to democratic values and principles across the continent.
What does “USSR” stand for?
Union of Soviet Socialist Republics.
Give six (6) countries with a democracy as their set type of government.
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Philippines, United States, South Korea, Japan, Iceland, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, Germany, Finland, Norway, etc.
In 1991, the Soviet Union split into 15 countries. Give at least five (5) countries/states that were part of the Soviet Union.
Russia, Ukraine, Armenia, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Tajikistan
It is the longest river IN AFRICA.
A. Congo River
B. Nile River
C. Zambezi River
D. None of the above.
B. Nile River, measuring up to 6,650 km.
What is the one and only African country left uncolonized?
Ethiopia.
Explain Communism.
The Soviet Union believed in Communism, resulting to conflict with the U.S. who believed in Capitalism thus beginning the Cold War. In a communist society, the government or the community collectively owns and controls property, resources, and businesses.